Capital Markets: CLOs
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Latham & Watkins is well equipped to handle a wide variety of cross-border deals thanks to its network of international offices. In particular, it houses an accomplished securitisation group that regularly assists an impressive client list including high-profile financial institutions, as well as a notable CLO practice. The team's deals span a wide range of matters, including advising on the securitisation aspects of large corporate transactions. It also continues to demonstrate prowess on transactions and regulatory matters in emerging markets.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins represented KKR on an agreement to acquire up to EUR40 billion of buy now pay later loans originated by PayPal in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is is very solution-driven and gets through complexity very well."
"Latham & Watkins has a very competent team who always pick up on issues and give well thought-out advice."
"Latham & Watkins combine the highest quality legal advice and drafting with genuine value-added innovation."
"Latham & Watkins do top tier, prestigious work for good clients."
"The team is is very solution-driven and gets through complexity very well."
"Latham & Watkins has a very competent team who always pick up on issues and give well thought-out advice."
"Latham & Watkins combine the highest quality legal advice and drafting with genuine value-added innovation."
"Latham & Watkins do top tier, prestigious work for good clients."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremiah Wagner has an acclaimed capital markets practice and advises a full range of clients on securitisation mandates. He is consistently recommended for his ability to handle novel assets.
"Jeremiah is extremely focused on getting the best outcome for his clients."
"Jeremiah understands the commercial aspects and moves things forward."
Patrick Leftley is noted for his securitisation practice. His deal experience includes advising originators and asset managers on transactions.
"Patrick brings a unique combination of very strong technical knowledge with genuine value-added innovation."
Sanjev Warna-kula-suriya has a distinguished securitisation practice in which he assists clients with a full range of asset classes.
"Sanjev is a thorough and reliable advisor."
"Sanjev is very intelligent, super attentive and is very well-respected in the market."
Thomas William Cochran is building an impressive practice, with key investment banks looking to him for securitisation advice. He is knowledgeable across asset classes, from trade receivables to auto loans.
"Thomas is a very good and effective negotiator."
"Thomas has a good reputation amongst clients."
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